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Vehicle recall 78V168000 · August 7, 1978

Ford F-150, F-250 and 2 more models

The driver"s side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket assembly contains a weld nut which was improperly attached to the bracket.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The driver"s side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket assembly contains a weld nut which was improperly attached to the bracket. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Remedy
The dealer will repair the left side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket on the involved vehicles free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: interior; restraint anchorage.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle collision, the shoulder beltmay not adequately restrain the driver and the chances of injury would beincreased.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
78V168000
Reported to NHTSA
August 7, 1978
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
September 28, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected
7
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Recall 78V168000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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